Belle Plaine Historical Museum

Belle Plaine Historical Museum The Belle Plaine Historical Society and Museum collects and preserves Belle Plaine’s history through photos, written and recorded accounts, and artifacts.

In July 1998, The Belle Plaine Historical/Genealogical Society was established with a membership of five people, no money, and two objectives: establish a museum and preserve old photographs. Over the years, we have sponsored educational opportunities for school groups; shared information with local organizations; and helped fund other historically minded groups, including the Honor Flight Progra

m for Veterans and Kansas State Society Youth Programs. Additionally, we have arranged presentations of topics of interest including early printing and photo techniques by Don Fillmore; school memorabilia; Glenn Hamilton's brick barn tour; Arthur Dunn's WWII testimonial; history of trains and railways through Paradise Valley by Cecil Beaman and Dan Hatfield; a quilt show with histories narrated by Eldisa Utt; a display of 1893-1927 fire insurance maps showing development and population growth of Belle Plaine and sponsored several museum trips. Additionally, genealogy research materials are currently available at the Belle Plaine Public Library including "Century of Memories," "Cemetery Book" with updates, "Facts and Fables," and other books on early life in Kansas. With the help of supporters, we have succeeded in accomplishing our two primary objectives and so much more. Yet, there is much more to be done. We invite you to join us on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the museum located at 204 West 5th. You can visit the Museum on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:00–8:00pm and the 4th Saturday of each month from 10am–Noon.

Museum is open. Great cars, great food & great conversation. Get your tickets for grill drawing. Stop on by.
06/20/2026

Museum is open. Great cars, great food & great conversation. Get your tickets for grill drawing. Stop on by.

06/08/2026

The Belle Plaine Historical Museum will be open tonight from 6–8pm.

Looking for the perfect weekend getaway? Whether you're a history buff, a shopaholic, gearhead, or a nature lover, Belle...
06/07/2026

Looking for the perfect weekend getaway? Whether you're a history buff, a shopaholic, gearhead, or a nature lover, Belle Plaine has something special waiting for you Saturday, June 20th! Grab a friend and come explore!

Chat History at the Museum
The Belle Plaine Historical Museum will be open! Stop in to explore our local heritage, share your own stories, and enjoy a free cup of coffee while you browse.

Breakfast is Served
The amazing crew from The Mystic Kitchen will be set up! They’ll be selling their famous, baked goods and breakfast items, so come hungry.

Jalopies and Joe (on 5th Avenue)
Calling all gearheads and casual fans alike! Got a project vehicle taking up garage space? A polished showpiece? Something fun in between? Bring it down!
• All makes and models of autos and bikes are welcome.
• Totally free and open to the public.
• Come show off your ride, talk shop, and enjoy the car community.

Local Treasures & Unique Finds
Belle Plaine is buzzing with personality! Take a stroll and discover:
Ellis Island Farm Store Stock up on locally sourced meats, specialty items, and gifts.
KanSassy Fashion Boutique & Gifts: Right next door to the museum! Find your next favorite outfit or an inspirational gift.
Reimagined A curated collection of local artisan crafts and vintage finds.
Wray Auction Service and Antique Shop Hunt for that one-of-a-kind "must-have" treasure.
Rothgeb Belle Plaine Lumber Tackling a weekend project? Stop in and keep it local.

Refresh & Relax
Ali Katz Salon and Spa Treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering.
Bartlett Arboretum The weather is looking gorgeous—perfect for a peaceful walk through this century-old "hidden treasure."
Belle Plaine Public Library • Kansas The perfect intersection of fun, quiet, and learning for all ages.

Good Eats & Good Vibes
Then head over to The NoWhere Grill for lunch or dinner. It’s the local go-to for great food, cold drinks, and even better company. Check out their Summer Concert Series with Justin Brown at 7pm.

Support Local. Explore Belle Plaine. See you Saturday!

Third Saturday in Belle Plaine: Cars, Coffee, & Community!Mark your calendars for this Saturday, June 20th! Downtown Bel...
06/07/2026

Third Saturday in Belle Plaine: Cars, Coffee, & Community!

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, June 20th! Downtown Belle Plaine is the place to be for great rides, historic vibes, and delicious breakfast treats. Gather your friends and family and come out for a fantastic morning.

Here is what’s happening starting at 9:00am:

Chat History at the Museum
The Belle Plaine Historical Museum will be open! Stop in to explore our local heritage, share your own stories, and enjoy a free cup of coffee while you browse.

Breakfast is Served
The amazing crew from The Mystic Kitchen will be set up! They’ll be selling their famous, baked goods and breakfast items, so come hungry.

Jalopies and Joe (on 5th Avenue)
Calling all gearheads and casual fans alike! Got a project vehicle taking up garage space? A polished showpiece? Something fun in between? Bring it down!
• All makes and models of autos and bikes are welcome.
• Totally free and open to the public.
• Come show off your ride, talk shop, and enjoy the car community.

Support Local: Shop Downtown!
While you're out, make it a full day of supporting the downtown businesses and services that keep our town thriving. Be sure to check out:
Ali Katz Salon and Spa
Ellis Island Farm Store
KanSassy
Wray Auction Service and Antique Shop
Belle Plaine Public Library • Kansas

Bring your appetite, bring your ride, and let’s celebrate our community together. See you there!

Come down to the city park and pick up a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for $15! We’re also grilling up hamburgers and hot...
05/30/2026

Come down to the city park and pick up a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for $15! We’re also grilling up hamburgers and hot fogs! You can pick up in the alley!

Come down to the city park! We‘re serving biscuits and gravy, burgers and hotdogs starting at 10, and Kona Ice is here! ...
05/30/2026

Come down to the city park! We‘re serving biscuits and gravy, burgers and hotdogs starting at 10, and Kona Ice is here! All proceeds support the historical museum!

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Pickup!Support a great cause and treat yourself! Krispy Kreme pickup Friday from 5:30 PM – 8:00 P...
05/28/2026

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Pickup!

Support a great cause and treat yourself! Krispy Kreme pickup Friday from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Belle Plaine Historical Museum.

* Payment: Due at pickup (exact change is greatly appreciated!).
* Where the money goes: 100% of the proceeds directly support the museum's daily operations and much-needed building repairs.
See you Friday!

The Belle Plaine Historical Society will be doing concessions at the swim meet on Saturday. Come out and support the loc...
05/27/2026

The Belle Plaine Historical Society will be doing concessions at the swim meet on Saturday. Come out and support the local musuem and cheer for our swimmers as they kickoff their season!

Breakfast will be served from about 6:30-10ish

We will be firing up the grill early to start lunch from 10-?

05/25/2026

Address

204 W 5th; P O Box 25
Belle Plaine, KS
67013

Telephone

(620) 488-5488

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